Burj-Dubai. Poem by Margery Rehman
Burj-Dubai.
By day the sunlight on you makes a diamond wand
a glittering finger pointing upwards in the sky
reflecting an almost unbearable light
At night a vertical stream shoots like a fountain
glimmering in the darkness
pushing through velvet night to reach the stars.
Today the sky is weighted grey and dense
through looming mists and clouds you peep out
tantalizingly here and again not here
With what end have we built you
achievement, pride, because we can?
a man-made stalagmite, reaching for infinity
pushing your way into the universe
our souls' escape
from this diminished world?
Your poem makes me think of the Tower of Babel. Well, this one has been finished and it must be deeply impressive to see it in reality. You make it appear before my mind's eye with such clarity and with wonderful metaphors.
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5/3/2024 11:51:44 PM # 1.0.0.1119
What a fascinating subject and how cleverly you have described it in all its magnificent colours. Your final stanza is superbly crafted - and a thoughtful reflection on man's need for growth at all costs: 'our souls' escape from this diminished world? ' Excellent poem. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥